Producer's Edge
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Theileria, Ticks, and Cattle Health with Dr. Cassandra Olds
26 minutes Posted Mar 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
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Building on our first episode, Dr. Cassandra Olds from the Entomology Department at Kansas State University joins Dr. Don Coover to discuss the growing threat of the Asian Longhorned Tick and its impact on the cattle industry.

She discusses her research on Theileria spread by this invasive tick that affects red and white blood cells, leading to serious health challenges in infected cattle. Learn how this emerging issue is affecting producers, what symptoms to watch for, and what can be done to mitigate its impact. If you are interested in this topic come join us for the Producer's Meeting on March 18, where you can hear Dr. Olds discuss more about this topic.